Ramp Agent; Ground Service Agent - Airport - Part-time

Position Overview

Location:

Ottawa, ON, Canada (on-site)

Starting pay: $17.75 / hour for the part‑time position

Service:
Airports Canada and CX Strategy

Category:
Unionized (IAMAW)

Position type:
Part‑time

Shift premiums:
Evening shift – $0.50 per hour worked between 6:00PM and 11:00PM;
Night shift – $1.00 per hour worked between 11:00PM and 6:00AM

No experience required

As part of a dynamic team, you will work with other team members to ensure aircraft are loaded and unloaded efficiently while maintaining the safety and timeliness of flights. You may perform related duties such as handling baggage and transfer baggage for connecting passengers or work on the ramp to carry out the many tasks required for successful operations.

• Well‑being:
  All aspects of your and your family's well‑being matter to us. Our benefits go beyond standard health, dental, and pension plans. We support you in many areas of life, including financially with our annual profit‑sharing bonus and with mental health resources.
• Flexibility:
  As you gain seniority, you can choose to swap shifts and build a schedule that fits your life.
• Travel:
  Want to see the world or visit family abroad? Our travel privileges let you, your family and friends access special fares to help you travel.
• Diversity:
  You will find a wide range of people in our ramp staff family. Each workday is different, with different tasks and different people.
• Training:
  You do not need prior experience in airlines, airports or aviation. Everyone begins with a paid, full‑time 5–7 week training program. If you want to pursue a new career path in aviation, we support you with training, development and tuition reimbursement.

• Hold a valid driver's license – you will be required to operate heavy equipment on the ramp.
• Be able to repeatedly lift 32kg (70lb).
• Pass a medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.
• Be available to attend and successfully complete a paid, full‑time 5–7 week training program.
• Be available to work rotating shifts across a 24‑hour period (including weekends and holidays).
• Demonstrate attention to safety and security.
• Show strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team every day.
• Be punctual and reliable to support the team's overall success in a fast‑paced environment.
• Be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations (see Transport Canada for details).
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the country at the time the job is offered. It is the candidate's responsibility to obtain any required work permits/visas or other authorizations.

Air Canada is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding workplace that values employees' unique contributions to our company's success. As an employer that subscribes to the principle of equal access to employment, we welcome applications from everyone to help build a diverse workplace that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities where we live and serve.

Watch this video to see what our ramp agents do:

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.